From the recording LP14 EKLEKTIKA CHRISTMAS
“When the Snow Used to Fall” is a nostalgic and bittersweet Christmas song that contrasts the traditions of the past with the realities of a changed world. The verses evoke memories of snowy fields, festive feasts, carols, and sleigh bells—elements children of the present have never experienced, except through stories and screens. Yet even in the absence of winter’s familiar imagery, the chorus and bridge affirm that the essence of Christmas endures: warmth, love, and shared memory carry its meaning forward. The song ultimately suggests that while external customs may fade with time and circumstance, the heart of Christmas—togetherness, joy, and hope—remains timeless, passed down through memory and imagination.
Lyrics
WHEN THE SNOW USED TO FALL
[instrumental]
[Verse 1]
Children gather ‘round the screen,
Stories play of what has been.
White fields where the reindeer ran,
Golden feasts that time outran.
They’ve never tasted winter’s bite,
But their eyes still glow in the candlelight.
[Chorus]
We tell them of Christmas long ago,
Of firesides warm and falling snow.
Of tables laid with goose and wine,
Of voices singing in frosted time.
And though the world has changed so fast,
The spirit of Christmas still holds us fast.
[Verse 2]
No carols drift on frosty air,
No sleigh bells ring, no trees to share.
But laughter lives in stories told,
And love survives when the nights turn cold.
We’ve traded snow for neon skies,
But wonder shines in children’s eyes.
[Bridge]
Every age will find its way,
To keep the light on Christmas Day.
Even when the old is gone,
The heart remembers, and carries on.
[Final Chorus]
We tell them of Christmas long ago,
Of stars on trees and candle glow.
Of winter winds and skies of white,
But love is here, it burns as bright.
The world may change, but we still know —
The meaning of Christmas will always grow.
[Outro]
When the snow fell
When the snow fell